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Newspaper
Pampa Morning Post
Location
Pampa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1931
Page
1
The Pampan column blends New Year sentiment with local optimism for Pampa’s future, noting civic growth and a new year ahead. It mentions almanac forecasts by Dr. DeVoe, weather predictions, holiday notes for 1091, and guidance on plants and seasonal changes while urging community pride and continued development.
A local attorney stated that officers were searching for a bootlegger when they encountered evidence related to Quinn. The incident centers on an official search and subsequent finding of materials tied to the suspect. Authorities provided no further details on the precise nature of the evidence or the ongoing case.
County Attorney Bruce Potter outlined evidence tying Earl Quinn, a former Missouri convict, to the Christmas night killings of Jessie 24 and Lexie 36 Griffith, Blackwell teachers. Investigators say Quinn, armed with a pistol and gas gun, halted motorists, abducted the sisters after forcing them into his car, shot them, and left their bodies along a highway. A button found in the victims’ car matches a vest in Quinn’s Tonkawa room. Potter notes Quinn’s recent movements toward Kansas City and Wichita before his alleged flight.
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Joffre in a semi conscious state and briefly revived to drink milk as doctors issued bulletins noting regular breathing and slightly elevated temperature. A weary prognosis followed amid guarded statements that another bulletin might be issued tonight. One visitor, former aide Jean Fabry, met the general and received a brief reply.
The Western Building and Loan association of Pampa will pay 04 200 in semiannual dividends to members across North Plains cities. Its fifth semiannual statement shows assets over $900,000, marking notable growth. The TL notes support for this advertising effort as a member of the Southwestern group building and loan associations.
The Fampa region ended 1930 with rainfall below average due to a dry spring and summer. Total yearly precipitation was 19.31 inches versus a normal around 26.12. February was dry, March brought 1.75 inches in the second half, and April only .81 inch. June rains arrived late, wheat suffered, and summer heat persisted. August and October were especially dry. November scarce, December only saved by late snow. Despite drought spells, farmers reported yields better than prices. Cotton ginnings in Gray County reached 6,327 bales from the 1930 crop, compared with 7,069 by December 18, 1928. SE AUSTIN, TEXAS, Dec 31 reports Attorney General-elect James V. Allred beginning 1931 with an oath, though he spent New Year’s Eve at his Austin home with an infected throat under a doctor’s care.
Ernest Simpson Graves ends a decade long term as Gray county sheriff amid steady retirements from friends and curiosity about his future. He recalls a recent, dramatic incident and mentions seeking a ranch as a possible next chapter in his life.
The year 1930 made Pampa notable in Texas and national journalism as the city gained front-page attention in Canadian and English papers. The biggest local event was the Port Worth and Denver line project allowing construction from Childress to Pampa, with Amarillo’s mudhole game also a major highlight.
Gray county oil prospects look brighter in January 1931 despite proration, with independents more organized and leases connected across Gray county and the Panhandle. The 1930 year dispelled the belief that activity would cease, as new pools near Pampa and the west of Pampa opened, and major pipelines planned to Chicago and Indianapolis signal long term gas supply from Gray county and the Panhandle. Gray county contributed 22 million of the Panhandle’s 38 million barrels, with total Panhandle gas production at 315 million gallons.
January 1 1930 saw oathes for new Gray County officials while tabulations show 1929 budding permits at 1 478 170. First political announcements by Sailor Hardin and Graham for tax collector. The first 1930 baby born to Mr and Mrs John T Lindsey. Pampa Welfare Association hands to Salvation Army after two years. Athens Hornets beat Pampa Harvesters 31-23. Postal receipts 1929 50 998 12 vs 42 279 785 in 1928. Gray county oil production noted with Ed Daly as umpire. Sheriff Graves declines re-election. City sues to cancel gas franchise with Central State Power and Light. Clyde Fatheree elected president of Pampa Board of City Development. 12 Under proration oil production drops to 57 271 barrels. Snowfalls disrupt traffic. W Bradford dies. Pampa population estimated 11 143. Prisoner escape and recapture of Johnny Bowman. Humble Oil and Refining cuts crude price to 41 cents. Buckler new Panhandle Masons vice-president. Blizzard and a fatal hit-and-run. Rev D H Truhutte resigns. Citizens seek Oil Field Highway designation. Relief fund launches with many contributions. Bowman moved to Amarillo jail for life sentence. School officials re-elected.
Several business houses in Pampa plan to close today to boost attendance at the Pampa Amarillo All Stars football game in Amarillo. Sam Fenberg announced the idea, Mayor Osborn supports it, and if the city commissioners could be gathered a proclamation would be issued. Murtee's, the Diamond Shop, and Kraft's Minit are among those closing all day.
The outlook calls for generally fair weather Thursday and probably Friday with little temperature change. Light northerly to easterly winds trend along the coast.
The 1930 year brought continued prosperity to Pampa with building permits around 1.25 million, oil activity expanding in the Panhandle, and new railroad connections. The Pampa Childress line saw approvals after a Denver request, construction began December 24, and a 110 mile line to central Texas was planned at an estimated 4 million. The city board backed agricultural programs, relief efforts, and a revived county fair, while public buildings rose, including the Gray County course house opened April 19.
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